May 2026 Vol 52 No 5
Samoans feel shut out We are not equal: Fijians Less corruption, more transparency Tuvalu ready to vote Why private sector is key Time for calm in Vanuatu Climate Change: No other
PACNEWS THREE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence2. PACIFIC — Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from
PACNEWS TWO, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu says fossil fuel holdings revealed by AFP ‘not a good look’3. PACIFIC —
PACNEWS ONE, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, New Zealand back Pacific-led security and climate agenda2. NZ — Solomon Islands PM to visit New Zealand3. FIJI — Fiji must end ‘slow suicide’ of pollution
New EU freezer rules put Pacific tuna exporters on notice
PACIFIC fisheries officials are moving to shore up compliance with new European Union food-safety rules that could affect 97 per cent of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged freezer vessels authorised to export to the
PACNEWS THREE, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific2. SOL — Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms3. PACIFIC — NOAA
PACNEWS THREE, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel and supply chains2. GUAM — Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining,
PACNEWS TWO, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Palau President demands action on Oceans as Island States face Climate frontline2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu calls climate-ocean nexus a matter of survival3. PACIFIC — Pacific
PACNEWS THREE, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — UNCTAD warns oil shock could cost vulnerable nations US$20 billion as Hormuz tensions escalate2. FIJI — Fiji Department of Environment rejects Vuda waste-to-energy project3.
PACNEWS TWO, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, Solomon Islands back Pacific-led security and stronger Forum cooperation2. PACIFIC — Pacific Women leaders push for stronger voice on energy, violence and
PACNEWS THREE, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities2. PNG — PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville